There’s a lot of post-election analysis going on since President Barack Obama’s sophisticated campaign surprised Mitt Romney and other Republicans with a stronger-than-expected victory. Obama’s convincing win, in both the electoral vote (332-206) and the popular vote (by 3.9 million votes), confirms that in a time of changing demographics and views of the role of government, the President’s message and […]
On the Edge of Common Sense
Barry and OtisOne of my Texas buddies was talkin’ about stockdogs “down south” being different than those “up north”. I agreed, depending on where you draw the Mason- Dixon Line. I describe those coming from the cooler climes as “suave, smooth, nervous and quick.” Think of hockey pucks, machine guns and playing zone defense. Border Collies, Kelpies and Aussies fit that description. […]
Writer’s Roost
Beans and chili or Courvoisier and a good cigarBeing a country boy and a journalist (in that order), I’m often amazed when I think about everything I’ve been exposed to — from beans and chili to brandy and cigars — in my 75 years of living. Growing up “country,” then becoming a journalist, meant eating what Texas farm-and-ranch folks put on their tables, then sampling “the finer things” […]
A flashback, do you remember when?
Yes, Virginia there is a Santa and he will be out and about all over Atascosa County beginning this weekend. Several area merchants will have longer hours of operation for your shopping needs while the little ones visit the jolly old man and make their wishes known. 5 years ago this week It’s a proud time for McMullen County folks. […]
Blogs-a-Plenty
The column writing doesn’t stop in the print edition. We also host eight blogs on our website of a variety of subjects from members of our staff and others of the community. Farm and Ranch Editor Robbie Hamby has a witty and comical blog, “Robbie Rambles”. Ad Productionist Aaron Davidson keeps us informed of all that is the NFL in […]
Marathon Oil Corporation aiming for 100,000 net barrels of oil equivalents daily by 2016
Marathon Oil Corporation, with an important field office in Pleasanton, has a major leasehold in the core of the Eagle Ford Shale formation in South Texas. The Eagle Ford Shale extends over 400 miles stretching northeast from Laredo to beyond Houston, although the most active areas are south of San Antonio. The company currently has 20 rigs operating in the […]